What not to wear to travel by plane: three recommendations from a flight attendant

When you plan to travel by plane, you should be more responsible about the choice of clothes and accessories.

Flight attendant Lisa Minot told The Sun what things passengers should not wear before a flight.

“Some warn tourists that it is better not to wear shorts and short skirts on the plane because the seats are quite dirty. However, airplanes are quite clean and no dirtier than most public places, trains, benches, etc. There are only three things that I would advise passengers not to wear during the flight,” says Minot.

Flip flops They won't give your feet the comfort and support you need when traveling long distances. But more importantly, they will be of little use in an emergency. If we have to get off the plane in the dark, there could be anything on the floor, and sliding around in flip-flops is not the safest way to get to the exit,” says the flight attendant.

High-heeled shoes. This is another item to avoid when flying.

“You should prioritize comfort and practicality over looking good when flying, because it doesn't matter how attractive you are in an emergency,” argues Minot.

A pair of comfortable sneakers is ideal. flight shoes.

High heels can also puncture emergency slides on the rare occasion they are needed, so wearing them puts you and others at risk.

Jewelry. Finally, you shouldn't wear too much jewelry for the same reason as above: it can get caught or cause problems in an emergency, and it can damage emergency exits.

But even with a lot of jewelry it will take you much longer to get through security at the airport.

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